Chapter 699 - 339: Giving Gifts
Chapter 699: Chapter 339: Giving Gifts
Qin Yuenan certainly knew what he meant. Her expectant, beautiful eyes instantly narrowed, turning dangerous and icy.
"You really don’t love me after all."
"How did you even come to that conclusion?"
Lin Shen was momentarily speechless. After all, he never saw Qin Yuenan as the type to throw such an unreasonable tantrum. However, dressed in a sweet, girlish outfit and hanging out at her boyfriend’s house, the environment seemed to give her a unique, feminine charm that made her act coquettish and pouty. This left Lin Shen feeling both amused and helpless. He wondered why Nan had changed her style today.
"My thoughts on this matter align with yours," Lin Shen said, coughing lightly as he pinched Qin Yuenan’s cheek. "Let’s put the marriage certificate aside for now. After all, our careers aren’t successful yet. We can talk about getting married when the time is right."
"You really know how to change the subject!" Qin Yuenan angrily punched Lin Shen’s shoulder, and then they started playfully wrestling on the sofa.
Zhao Nuannuan, who was clearing the dining table in the kitchen and dining area, glanced over and couldn’t help but feel a surge of happiness. She marveled at how wonderful their relationship was.
"Have some fruit." Zhao Nuannuan washed some grapes, brought them to the living room, and placed them on the table.
Seeing this, Qin Yuenan, who had been lazily leaning against Lin Shen’s chest, immediately sat up straight. A polite smile appeared on her serene face.
"Thank you, Mrs. Lin."
"You’re welcome."
Seeing his mother arrive, Lin Shen stood up, planning to bring out the gifts they had for her. It was the perfect opportunity to help Qin Yuenan win some favor with his mother. He looked at Qin Yuenan and chuckled. "Nan, didn’t you buy something?"
"Are you talking about the gold jewelry?" Zhao Nuanyang’s expression dawned with realization, and then she beamed with joy. "Nan has already given them to me."
"Huh?" Lin Shen instinctively looked at Qin Yuenan. She nodded and stood up.
"I have another gift for Mrs. Lin."
Now it was Zhao Nuannuan’s turn to be bewildered. She wondered if there was more.
Qin Yuenan walked into the bedroom and pulled a long mink coat out from the numerous shopping bags. The light gray fur looked incredibly soft and smooth, even radiating a gentle halo under the lights. The lapels, cuffs, and back featured the double-F brand logo, rendered through dyeing and embroidery. It sported a Vichy plaid pattern on the surface, utilizing a straight cut, a standard lapel, and a hidden hook-and-eye closure design. All these details gave the entire garment an aura of extreme luxury.
When Zhao Nuannuan saw it, her jaw dropped in surprise. She quickly covered her mouth with one hand, unable to conceal the astonishment in her eyes.
"Is this..."
"A Fendi mink coat. Please try it on and see if it fits."
Qin Yuenan walked behind Zhao Nuannuan with the coat. Just as she was about to drape it over her, Zhao Nuannuan hastily stepped aside, looking slightly apprehensive and nervous.
"Nan, this coat must be very expensive, right?"
"It’s not expensive."
Perhaps sensing Zhao Nuannuan’s restraint, Qin Yuenan once again gently tried to drape it over her, but the older woman dodged again, asking for the price.
"Nan, tell me, how much did you spend on this coat?"
"Um..." Qin Yuenan fell silent for a few seconds before exchanging a glance with Lin Shen.
Lin Shen’s eyes were filled with equal confusion. Before they came, Qin Yuenan had only mentioned that she planned to buy his mother a piece of clothing. Lin Shen had assumed it would be a standard down jacket or an overcoat, costing a few tens of thousands of yuan at most. But as it turned out, Qin Yuenan had gone straight for real fur! A mink coat! Although Lin Shen had no understanding of fur prices, just looking at the ultra-luxurious garment in Qin Yuenan’s hands told him it wouldn’t be cheap. It had to be at least in the six figures.
Under the watchful eyes of the entire Lin family, Qin Yuenan finally spoke in a soft voice.
"A little over three hundred thousand."
Three hundred thousand?! Hearing this price, not only were Zhao Nuannuan and Lin Qinghai stunned, but even Lin Shen was a bit dumbfounded.
"Nan, when did you buy this?"
"I asked Jianing to buy it for me," Qin Yuenan replied. Looking at Zhao Nuannuan, who was still too shocked to recover, she added gently, "Please try it on, Mrs. Lin. Do you not like it? Or do you just not want to accept my gesture of goodwill?"
"No, no, no, I didn’t mean that at all!" Hearing this, Zhao Nuannuan immediately waved her hands, caught in a dilemma. After all, the price of this mink coat far exceeded her imagination. The gift was so expensive that it made her feel as though she owed a debt. How could she accept such a valuable gift from her future daughter-in-law upon first meeting? They weren’t even married yet; it was just too embarrassing!
Perhaps seeing through Zhao Nuannuan’s inner conflict, Qin Yuenan didn’t say another word. She walked behind the older woman, draped the coat over her shoulders, and pushed her in front of the full-length mirror, asking with a smile, "Mrs. Lin, I think this coat suits you quite well."
"I’m just an ordinary worker. I have no right to wear something so luxurious." Zhao Nuannuan patted Qin Yuenan’s hand, her eyes filled with deep tenderness. "Nan, I appreciate your kindness. I was already deeply moved when you gave me those pieces of gold jewelry earlier. If I accept another gift this expensive, it would be embarrassing for me as an elder. I really can’t take this coat."
"It’s nothing." Qin Yuenan had already prepared her excuse. A gentle smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. "You can just say it’s from Lin Shen. Think of it as me delivering a gift on his behalf, especially since the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming up."
"That’s right." Qin Yuenan’s words touched Zhao Nuannuan’s heart and offered her a graceful way out. She realized that was true. This fur coat might also carry her son’s love. In that case, accepting it was the best choice.
Thus, Zhao Nuannuan gradually and calmly accepted the gift from Qin Yuenan. Standing in front of the full-length mirror, she twirled around to admire how she looked in the mink, her expression filled with extraordinary delight. She spun around happily a few times, then proudly asked Lin Qinghai, who was standing nearby, "Old Lin! What do you think?"
"It’s quite beautiful," Lin Qinghai praised sincerely, then asked curiously, "Is that gold necklace around your neck also a gift from Nan?"
"Yes." Zhao Nuannuan walked slowly over to Lin Qinghai. She not only showed off the gold necklace around her neck but even flaunted the gold bracelet on her wrist. "Look, this gold bracelet is also a gift from Nan."
"Is that so? It’s really beautiful." Lin Qinghai took Zhao Nuannuan’s hand and carefully inspected the gold bracelet, a hint of envy hidden in his eyes. To say he wasn’t envious would be a lie. After all, seeing Qin Yuenan buy so many wonderful gifts for Zhao Nuannuan inevitably stirred up some inexplicable feelings in Lin Qinghai’s heart. However, he was a magnanimous man, and he quickly adjusted his mindset, dispelling the negative emotions.
But Qin Yuenan caught every micro-expression on his face. She immediately went back into the bedroom and came out carrying bags of various sizes.
"Mr. Lin, this is a gift for you."
He was startled. "Mine?"
Lin Qinghai pointed at his own nose, clearly in disbelief. He rubbed his hands together in a flustered, helpless manner and gave a sheepish smile. "There’s no need for me to get anything. After all, I don’t really lack anything in my daily life."
"You must accept it."
With that, Qin Yuenan first took out a watch. It was a classic Rolex Day-Date. The combination of solid gold and the President bracelet was highly recognizable. Its silver-toned exterior looked exceptionally grand and luxurious, while the pale white dial possessed an inexplicable jewelry-like texture. When Qin Yuenan opened the watch box, the timepiece even faintly emitted a dazzling, white-gold halo.
As soon as Lin Qinghai saw the watch, he knew the price wouldn’t be ordinary, and his expression filled with sheer astonishment.
"Is this..."
"A Rolex watch. Please try it on."
Qin Yuenan took out the watch and handed it to Lin Qinghai, but he hadn’t yet recovered from his shock, his face full of astonishment and disbelief.
He couldn’t believe it was a Rolex. Wasn’t this the watch always bragged about in TV dramas?